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Catherine Stilo

E-RYT 500/1000

Drawing from over two decades of personal study and practice, Cat is a creative teacher, blending yoga with the art of story and deep connections with the natural world. 

As Co-Creator of The Living Spirit-fully! Podcast Come Alive! Edition and Co-Founder of Terra Kula Eco-Education Site, Cat’s mission is to create space to grow together and live vibrant, connected lives. She actively shares her passions for authentic movement, permaculture, regenerative living, and diving deep into the natural mystery.

When not teaching or training, you’ll find her barefoot in the grass connecting with the rhythms of the natural world and flowing with the alive, peaceful, and “unplugged” vibes.

Visit TerraKula.org  for an updated list of weekly classes, workshops, and training, or LivingSpiritfully.com to listen to the podcast!

Christa Purnatva Royal

RYT 500, Certified Yoga Teacher and Advocate for Self-love Through Compassion

“The union between mind, body and soul allows us to embrace the peace within” ~xo

”Yoga for You” with Christa, is located in historic St. Mary’s, ON. My studio is an intimate space, where our focus is on self-acceptance, inner beauty and falling in love with where we are today. With a beautiful sense of comm“unity”, like minded souls, and self expression that is encouraged to extend out into our everyday. If you are looking for a space to do yoga where there is lots of laughter, celebration of ones self and a perfectly imperfect yoga teacher, this is a space for you.

As well as Yoga, I offer Meditation, Reiki, Reflexology, Qigong, Life & Health Coaching. My approach is centred around love and compassion with an understanding that everyones journey is unique. My wish is that you feel welcome exactly as you are, for you are perfectly imperfect, whole and complete as you are. I look forward to connecting with you. Fall in love with where you are today -xo

Yoga Certifications

200 HR YTT
500 HR-YTT
Hands on Assists
Anatomy Essentials
The Subtle Energy Body
Teaching Meditation in the Modern Age
Whispered Wisdom: Yoga and Shamanism
Y12SR Certified: The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery

Related Certifications

200HR Tao Alchemy Qigong Instructor
Certified Life & Health Coach
Reiki Level 1 & 2
Registered Reflexologist

For Details on Class Times, Meditation, Reiki, Reflexology, Qigong, Life & Health Coaching please feel free to connect with me. I am available for one on one or groups.

Cindy deJong

E-RYT 200, RYT 1000

Cindy is on Faculty at DevaTree School of Yoga and an integral part of both the 200-hr teaching team and the advanced track teams. She has assisted and taught in multiple teacher training including Restorative Yoga, Yoga Anatomy Essentials, The Subtle Energy Body, Meditation in the Modern Age, Hands-on Assists, and more. 

Cindy has been studying the body/mind/spirit connection since 1999 and offering support through her private and group work. She is a Reiki/Master Teacher trainer who has studied and apprenticed in shamanism and oracle card work. 

Cindy brings an inspiring, down-to-earth, and loving energy to her classes—and she is famous for her infectious laugh. When she isn’t teaching yoga or guiding her clients, you’ll find her walking the trails on her property, spending time with her family, swimming, or simply breathing in the beauty of nature.

Goderich, ON

Denise Teasdale

200-hr YTT

Owen Sound, ON

Gabrielle Ananda Rickman

E-RYT 200, RYT 1000

My yoga journey began years ago when I was looking for an alternate form of exercise. I was hooked after my first class! Being fairly athletic for most of my life, I loved the way yoga challenged me physically with each posture I learned.

Ever since my yoga journey lead me to take my 200-hr level training. There are no words to describe how amazing an experience it was! My yoga practice has now evolved from more than just a physical practice on my mat to something that I incorporate through my day-to-day activities to de-stress, keep me focused on what’s important, and stay grounded.

As a certified health coach and certified yoga teacher, it’s a great pleasure for me to be able to support people to find balance in their lives through proper nutrition as well as all of the healing benefits that come from an invigorating yoga practice!

I encourage you to put everything else aside and treat yourself to some “me” time on your mat focusing on yourself and how perfect you are!

If you’re interested in private yoga lessons and/or health coaching sessions, shoot me an email!

Contact me for Private and Semi-Private Yoga; Health Coaching

London, ON

Kristi Corlett

RYT-1000

Kristi Corlett, B.A., M.A., B.Ed., RYT-1000, teaches Whispered Wisdom: Walking Between the Worlds of Yoga and Shamanism, our Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. She is a certified Yoga Instructor, Shamanic Practitioner and teacher, Author, and Kirtan Musician. Her studies in history and eastern mysticism have led her on a journey that forever spirals back to yoga. Kristi has a passion for yogic philosophy and the delicious stories of the gods and goddesses who make up the Hindu Pantheon. Truly gifted in the art of storytelling, Kristi takes the complexity of these glorious beings of light and brings a fascinating clarity to their role in our lives today. Inspired by the dance of yoga and shamanism in her own heart and soul, she brings forth a whispered wisdom that simply must be shared. Visit her online home at www.silverbough.ca .

London, ON

Lisa Santosha Mosher

RE-RYT 200, RYT 1000

Santosha’s yoga journey has led her to study and teach many models and traditions of yoga, including receiving two different 200-hr certifications. Committed to her practice and the profound self-discovery that goes with it, Santosha received her first certification with Nosara Yoga Institute, and later her Cross-Disciplinary Yoga certification with DevaTree.

A compassionate, creative teacher of yoga and movement with a commitment to nourishing mind, body, and spirit, Santosha has been sought after to support, assist, and teach in numerous professional yoga programs including Kirtan Academy, Down Dogs & Doshas, Integrative Anatomy, Advanced Asana, Hands-On Assists, HeartRise Yoga for Children, as well as multiple 200-hr certifications.

Certified with both Yoga Alliance (International) and Canadian Yoga Alliance, Santosha was one of the first advanced-level graduates at DevaTree School of Yoga. Her specializations include Ayurveda, Children’s Yoga, Integrative Anatomy, Hands-On Assists, Advanced Asana, Kirtan Chant, Subtle Energy Body, Restorative Yoga, and Expressive Arts.

Santosha’s philosophy, beliefs, and personal practice of self-study are closely aligned with DevaTree. She was invited into the specialized 1000-hr leadership track at DevaTree and is Directing the first Cross-Disciplinary Satellite program in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Santosha invites playfulness through movement, music, and voice while providing a safe place for students of all ages and the ability to explore, relax and have fun together. Her intention is to inspire, support and encourage you to become the true guru of your own practice. 

When she’s not traveling or exploring, she can be found teaching yoga on the shores of Lake Huron in Southampton, Ontario.

Misty Shakti Lucas

E-RYT 200, RYT 1000

When yoga came into my life the focus was physical practice and then I discovered the powerful effects of calming my mind and energy with breath work and meditation. With my discovery, I began my journey through teacher training and my life changed. After my 200hr training, I started Vikara Yoga, a boutique yoga studio in the core of London Ontario. I continued with my studies and have now attained my 1000hr Professional Level Certification. In 2016 my husband and I moved to a property close to Strathroy to enhance my desire to share yoga. I teach private or smaller classes and organize retreats all with the intention to assist students in growing their practice. My classes offer a combination of breathwork, meditation, and flow to promote the experience of a union of the mind, body, and spirit. Please view my website for more information at https://vikarayoga.com or our Facebook at vikarayogawellness. I also run a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Corunna, Ontario. If you are interested in becoming a yoga teacher contact me to discuss this further.

Everything that happens to me is the best possible thing that could happen to me.

Much love and peace

Rachel McGarry

1000-hr YTT

Mantra Artist and RYT-1000 Yoga Instructor

Rachel McGarry is a Canadian mantra artist based in London, Ontario, renowned for her soul-stirring melodies and enchanting Kirtan performances. With her captivating voice and heartfelt compositions, Rachel has carved a unique space for herself in the world of devotional music. Her second album, SHE RISES, released in July 2023, showcases her growth as an artist and features a stunning collection of powerful songs that evoke a deep sense of tranquility, healing, and connection to the divine feminine.

Rachel’s voice has been hailed by international recording artist, Brenda McMorrow as 
“sublime… soaring with loving tenderness and beauty”.

Rachel is also a dedicated yoga teacher (RYT-1000) with a passion for integrating her original compositions into her classes. She creates an unparalleled experience for her students by singing and playing her songs live during yoga sessions, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in the practice. This distinctive approach, blending music and yoga, provides a deeply nourishing and transformative experience that connects the mind, body, and spirit in perfect harmony.

Contact me for information regarding sacred music bookings for ceremonies, retreats, festivals…and for restorative yoga events/workshops with live music, sacred singing sessions, private yoga, Reiki & sound healing. 

rachelmcgarry.ca
rachel@rachelmcgarry.ca
IG & FB: @rachelmcgarrymusic

Discography:
Songs for Savasana, 2019 album
As You Do, 2023 single
The Path to Freedom, 2023 single
SHE RISES, 2023 album

Yoga Certifications:

Kirtan Academy: Bhakti Heart Fire
Whispered Wisdom: Walking Between the Worlds of Yoga and Shamanism
Restorative Yoga
Hands on Assists
Integrative Anatomy
The Subtle Energy Body
Yoga for Longevity
Yoga Anatomy Essentials
Meditation in the Modern Age
Children’s Yoga

Other Related Certifications:

Reiki levels 1, 2 & 3 (Usui lineage)
Reiki Drumming
Specialized Honours BA, Psychology

Savannah Kotter

Chatham, ON

Stuart moksa Reid

1000hr, YFA, MMA

Hello friends!

I am so grateful for the DevaTree community and feel that my life has been transformed through my yoga journey. I graduated with 500 hrs of training in 2019. Contact me for restorative, meditation, ayurvedic consultation, and flow classes.

Presently, I am teaching every Sunday morning online and I am a program assistant for the 200 YTT training happening in Owen Sound.

Please follow Hollow Reed Yoga on Facebook and sign up for my blog on my website http://www.hollowreedyoga.com

peace, love & light,

moksa

Annan, ON

Tiffany Dumont

Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.

Contact me for Restorative yoga, Whispered Wisdom, HeartRise Children’s Yoga

Ingersoll, ON

Trudy Jacobs

RYT 500

Private to small group classes.

Contact me for Gentle stretching to Moderate Yoga. Meditation, Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head, and Aromatherapy Massage.

Southampton, ON

Wendy Varana Brown

E-RYT 200, RYT 1000

One of DevaTree’s first 1000-hr grads, Wendy is DevaTree’s Project Assistant and longtime Ambassador. Supporting programs behind the scenes, Wendy ensures every student and Director has the materials and supplies they need for their particular program. 

Wendy has assisted and taught in DevaTree’s HeartRise Children’s Teacher Training Program since 2013, delighting all with her contagious laugh, playful spirit, and love of music. She has assisted DevaTree’s Whispered Wisdom: Walking Between the Worlds of Yoga & Shamanism, and Down Dogs & Dosha’s: An Integrated Approach to Ayurveda & Yoga. 

A community yoga instructor since 2012, Wendy founded Amazing Kidz Yoga, specializing in Children’s Yoga, as well as Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga for Recovery, Addiction and Mental Health & Wellness, and Meditation & Mindfulness. 

Wendy is a Reiki practitioner and Compassionate Inquiry practitioner. Her passion for bringing yoga to underserved/marginalized students has brought her into diverse settings including public and private elementary schools. She’s also taught at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre, Anago, London Withdrawal Management Centre, Turning Point Recovery Home for Women, Anova, and London and Middlesex Children’s Aid Society. 

When she’s not teaching, assisting, or supporting people in recovery, Wendy is “Grammie” to 4 incredible little souls, and they cherish their time together in nature, horseback riding, and at the ice rink.  Wendy also spends her free time on the open road on her motorbike or sharing her love of music with family, friends, and students. 

Wendy’s authenticity, down-to-earth wisdom, loving support, and free spirit make her a delight to be with, both on and off the mat.

Alejandro Zuluaga

200hr YTT

Alejandro encountered Hatha yoga at the age of 18, and for 10 years it was a place to go to for safety and tranquility. For the past 5 years, I have embarked on a healing journey where my practice continues to grow from a place of refuge into a path of action and a lifestyle of returning to an embodiment.

Since 2009 I have been working with homeless populations, youth at risk, addictions, and mental health. Yoga, meditation, and dancing have been the tuning-balancing practices to continue exploring and honoring this body-mind phenomenon in relation to our collective experience.

My praxis is based on returning to this present moment by abandoning oneself to the breath, the impulse, and the physical practice. The intention is to expand the awareness of our communal connection.

The joy of belonging. We are all one.

London, ON

Alicia Powell

Restorative Yoga

Not only do I need Restorative Yoga but I love it and look forward to sharing my passion with you!

Arnprior, ON

Alyssa Evetts

Yoga has carried me through so many experiences in the last 20+ years. It has been my church, my forest, my ocean, my home – all the places that offer me sanctuary to build my resilience for the world outside my heart. It was by chance and good fortune that I was able to take my practice in the direction of neuro-rehabilitation and embodied cognition. I am presently focusing on private teaching and counsel, as well as the healing craft of storytelling. My practice is currently full. I will update this bio when my wait list opens up again.

“May the forest be with you.”

London,ON

Amanda Gifford

Amy Landry

Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher

Contact me for Children’s & Teen Yoga

Woodstock, ON

Angela Polstra

London,ON

Ann Bending

Yoga for Longevity

E-RYT 200

RCYT

Yoga for Longevity

Hands On Assists

What I love about kids yoga is that it can be loud but it can also be surprisingly quiet. I love surprises! Also, the feed back in a kids yoga class is very forthcoming (good bad and indifferent! lol!). We all learn so much that way; especially the teacher.

What I love about teaching private sessions is the same; minus the loud part (usually). The feedback can be immediate. It can be verbal. It can be seen in the breath. It can be seen in the body. All of this feedback allows me to tailor a practice to the person in front of me, and this can also be full of surprises!

Curiosity is driving my next steps and my current practice. Movement with purpose to make a sustainable yoga practice is where I’m headed.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if you have something surprising to tell me. (i seriously love surprises!)

peace my friend,

😀

Sarnia/Brights Grove, ON

Ann Stone

London, ON

Anouschka Van den Bosch

If you are looking for an all level yoga flow class and you live in the Aylmer, Ontario area I invite you to join me on Satruday mornings at Fitness to the Max 7:45 am -8:45 am. Great way to end your week and start your weekend.

I am passionate about horses, animals and nature and they all (not all at the same time) seem to show up in the practice one way or another.

Hope to see you soon.

Namaste
Anouschka

Barbara Jill Elias

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” Rumi

Yoga has been a part of my life since childhood and my learning through yoga has been a profoundly life enriching experience. I am grateful for all that yoga brings to my life, both on and off the mat. I am inspired and excited to now be able to share what I love most about yoga with others.

My you also find your peace through yoga.

Barb

Port Elgin, ON

Becki Dries

“Wouldn’t it be powerful if you fell in love with yourself so deeply that you’d do just about anything if you knew that it would make you happy?

Contact me for Children’s Yoga

This is precisely how much life loves you and wants you to nurture yourself. The deeper you love yourself, the more the Universe will affirm your warmth. Then you can enjoy a lifelong love affair that brings you the richest fulfillment for insice out!” ~Alan Cohen

London, ON

Becky Thorne

RCYT

I am a recent Graduate of DevaTree’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training and a past graduate of their Heartrise Children’s Yoga Teacher Training. I am delighted and grateful to be teaching Yoga to kids and youth in Owen Sound under the name of Tree and Leaf Healing Arts. Combining the teachings of these two DevaTree programs allows me to teach, challenge and connect with kids and youth in a safe, fun and authentic way. These programs have given me the tools and understanding that let my gifts with young people shine. I bring enthusiasm, compassion and a deep sense of goofiness to my teaching. My goal is to create yoga programming that supports curiosity, freedom and joy! I may even let some grown ups join in too. Thank you to everyone at DevaTree for supporting my dreams.

Please contact me if you would like more information.

Beverley Gray

Owen Sound, ON

Bija (Kerri) Repta

RYT

Bija (Kerri) Repta, RYT, teaches Down Dogs & Doshas: An Integrated Approach to Ayurveda and Yoga, our Faculty-Mentored Self-Study program. Bija is a Certified Yoga Instructor, International Retreat Facilitator, Spa Therapist, and Spa Educator and trainer. Her yoga classes are fresh and alive with meaning, mindfulness, and deeply creative movement. Bija’s yoga guides her way of being in the world as she teaches, coaches, mentors, and co-creates with Spa Therapists and Instructors throughout Canada and the US. Bija has co-facilitated yoga retreats in Ontario, Costa Rica, and Mexico where she helps students find freedom and personal meaning in their practice. Bija considers herself a life-long student of Ayurveda, and her formal studies have taken place at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts. Ayurveda’s richness and depth have called to Bija for many years, and she enjoys interlacing its wisdom into her yoga classes & retreats, as well as her daily life and routines. One of her life’s passions is sharing Ayurvedic concepts with others and witnessing the lightbulb moments they apply to their own personal lifestyles and relationships.

Port Burwell, ON

Bonnie Gardiner

Check my website for scheduled gentle stretch classes at various facilities; also summer outdoor yoga at “A Brush With Words” 456851 Concession 3A Chatsworth. I will also travel to your location for groups and special events.

Contact me for Gentle Stretch Yoga

Brenda McMorrow

Located in Ontario

Canadian Devotional Chant artist Brenda McMorrow is on the faculty at DevaTree School of Yoga and director of the 50-hour Kirtan Academy: Bhakti HeartFire training. Brenda travels worldwide sharing her special approach to the joyous, ancient practice of Kirtan. She has a diverse musical career (folk, jazz, bluegrass) spanning 20 years and a deep devotion to the unveiling and celebration of our true beings through the power of sound. Brenda is a featured artist on the White Swan Records roster, a Colorado label well known for its high-profile yoga-inspired artists like Deva Premal. She has been invited to accompany the likes of Grammy award-winning cellist David Darling and esteemed Kirtan musicians Jai Uttal, Wah!, David Newman, Girish, and Dave Stringer and has been invited to Bhakti Yoga festivals and events across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and South America as part of her most recent tour schedule. When not on the Bhakti road, Brenda calls beautiful Guelph, Ontario home.

Brittanie Baldinelli

Brittanie is a passionate yoga teacher, children’s yoga instructor and certified Yoga Therapist full of intelligence and light. Yoga is the space where Brittanie found balance in her life, while Yoga Therapy offered her the tools to heal. She is excited to share the body’s innate wisdom with you and support your healing journey. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can become overwhelming and at times feel heavy. Through first hand experience Brittanie learned how to regulate her nervous system and realized the potential within herself, and every being. With an unattached perspective Brittanie learned to embrace life as it unfolds and this compassionate light shines through her yoga classes offering a new perspective on life. Mistakes become opportunities for growth, pain transforms into an informing sensation and with proper tools we can all grow from struggle. With the universe as her yoga mat and an “everythings everything” perspective on life; Brittanie shares her yoga as art. The mat is a canvas and we are the artists, here to be free, free to create. Brittanie’s expression of yoga, like her, is not so mainstream, incorporating various styles to fit the specific needs of each individual. Each group class is anchored in connection with self through breath and honoring where you are, moment by moment, with the focus on how it feels rather than how it looks. Honoring the unique shapes each body creates. For Brittanie, yoga and meditation ignited a journey within, offering a deeper understanding of self while finding alignment and balance. View her website bbjourneywithin.com if you are interested in yoga therapy, children’s yoga, group classes, and moon ceremonies.

 Join Brittanie’s class to find out what you will discover on your journey within. 

Bruce Lacey

Reconnect with your Heart

Do you long to feel better, to experience a bit of happiness?

Are you looking to reconnect with your heart?

The practice of Kirtan (Bhakti Yoga Music) has helped me to experience more joy, to fan the spark that lives in my heart into a warm and glowing flame. Perhaps Kirtan can do for you what it has done for me.

Come, and we’ll share Kirtan together.
For more information click here: http://brucelacey.ca

Much Metta Bruce

London, ON

Caitlin Hall

My yoga practice began in 2005 when my swim coach introduced yoga as a part of our dryland training. We had a class once every week after practice and I always found that I felt really good after coming home from yoga.
After that I was hooked.

I started taking classes in the community and enjoyed trying different styles of yoga. I found that yoga brought a certain peace and balance to my life.
In 2012, I completed Devatree’s 200hr cross-disciplinary yoga teacher training program.

Outside of yoga, I enjoy training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, running, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Namaste y’all

London, ON

Caleigh Hairsine

200 Hr YTT

London, ON

Carolyn Holdsworth

“For a seed to achieve it’s greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” Cynthia Occe

London, ON

Carrie Lavie

Hello, from my earliest memories, I have always been in awe of all of those quiet and un-noticed things around us – the gentle rays of the morning sun, the solitary song of the first bird to wake at dawn, the caressing waves on the shore. They have been the source of joy and meaning through my life. So, it was only natural that I would feel this same mysterious awe when I first experienced yoga and felt the rhythm of the breath and the body and mind listening to each other. After 25 years of yoga and meditation with various other modalities mixed in and training with the Esther Myers Yoga Studio and Deva Tree School of Yoga, you will still find me allowing space for that quiet world that communicates with us on the wave of our breath. In earlier years, my personal practice led me to pursue my Bachelors of Applied Science in Food and Nutrition as well as certification as a personal trainer, which helped to form a solid knowledge base for experiencing the interconnections present in the body. After a beautiful home birth and a self led recovery from diastasis recti, I come with the experience of a mother embracing all that comes along with it. Leading classes for Mums has been my dream, one that I have the good fortune to be doing through the incredible community of Babies Naturally, led by Carol Peat, a leading expert in the field of childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting.

Contact me for Perinatal Restore, Intuitive Centered Yoga

London, ON

Catherine Gorecki

Contact me for Children’s Yoga in Brant County and area!

Brantford, ON

Cathy Bailey

Owen Sound, ON

Cathy Scott

“Love your path…without this…nothing makes any sense.
If you listened to your heart before making the first movement…you chose the right path.”

~ Paulo Coelho

London, ON

Chelsea Jackson

“If you are to be in relationship to yourself you must start where you are.” -Don Stapleton

My journey with yoga began almost 20 years ago, yet it wasn’t until I studied with DevaTree that I really honed my relationship to my body’s wisdom. This is the ultimate foundation for my teaching, to help culitvate body wisdom by observing of sensation and connection to breath. This process really allows the ability to respond to what movement your body was asking for in that moment. I believe in empowering each student to decide what feels good for them, as I support and guide from the sidelines. You are your own authority.

Taking the “shoulds” out of it, and inviting you to find your personal practice of Yoga.

I teach at BPM Fitness & Yoga, a holistic studio grounded in community, acceptance and self-compassion. Hope to see you soon xo

Breathe| Play| Move|

High Vibes,

Chelsea

London, ON

Chrissy Cook

“Be the Light you wish to see in the world”

Woodstock, ON

Christy Cook

Woodstock, ON

Claire Byle

Live in the beauty of life, thus deepening your experiences. Beauty surrounds us everywhere, even in the most unlikely places.

Tiverton, ON

Clare Day

Goderich, ON

Courtney Ellis-MacDonald

“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.”
― Jack Kerouac

London, ON

Crystal Boulton

Guiding others to find their peace within. I turned to yoga while suffering from infertility. It was during my 200 hr training that I realized this was a path I wanted to take. I want to help those going through infertility to find some peace on this chaotic journey.

Sarnia, ON

Damian Chellaturai

200 Hr YTT

“Damian is the best Yoga student I’ve ever trained.”
– Damian doing a terrible impression of Carolyn Burke, co-founder of Devatree

I like to laugh. And learn. And play. And share space.

London, ON

Danielle Santin

200-hr YTT

Southampton, ON

Dawn Rovers

Graduate of DevaTree School of Yoga 2021, Certified 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. A yoga practitioner since 2001, yoga has been a major influence in my life, and continues to be so. I am blessed to have been part of this training. The future is unfolding…

“What if we could trust life like we trust our breath?”
– The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele

London, ON

Dawn Smith

200-hr YTT

The DevaTree 200-hour teacher training changed my life. Not only did I make some wonderful new friends that I will treasure forever, I learned so much about myself and about the practice of yoga. I am fascinated by the human body and what it can do. I incorporate this fascination with the energy connections from the earth and offer both a gentle and a more strenuous class where we focus on body awareness and awe and build confidence to try new poses. Having spent time in recovery, I know the value of humility, and trying and falling out of a yoga pose helps us to eliminate the ego—a key component of success both in yoga and in life.

I am also beginning to work with a local fire department to offer yoga as a tool to manage stress and prevent PTSD, as well as strengthen core muscles and improve the flexibility of the firefighters.

Owen Sound, ON

Diana Buruma

Hello, I facilitate yoga detox retreats at my retreat centre, Willow Creek Country Inn, located off the shores of Great Lake Huron in beautiful Bayfield, Ontario.

I have been passionate about digestive health for over a decade, after resolving various health symptoms through bodily detox. This passion led me to study holistic nutrition.

After graduating as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I further trained in Advanced Detoxification. I quickly recognized the vastly overlooked, yet immensely important distinction between detox and biotherapeutic drainage. So finally I decided to specialize in Colon Hydrotherapy.

After much experimentation and design, I have created a comprehensive detox program that is fully catered and carefully guided. I have a great team here at Willow Creek and we collectively bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our detox retreats.

Call me to inquire how to detox safely, to partake in our deeply nourishing program, or to customize a retreat of your own! We are your health destination.

Contact me for Colon Hydrotherapy, RHN, RYT

Diane Liska

As a therapist in the mental health field, I am continuously inspired by the healing properties of yoga. I believe that yoga promotes presence, authenticity and non-judgement of the self and others. It nutures the mind-body connection- something I feel is imperative to healthy living. I am honoured to have had the opportunity with DevaTree to help me expand the diversity of gifts that I am able to offer others on their healing journey.

Om Shanti,

Diane

Owen Sound, ON

DonnaLynn Sworik

RYT

Offering a variety of modalities/services:

Yoga Classes – Kundalini, Hatha and Restorative

Hot stone and relaxation massages

Reiki sessions and if interested Certification classes

Bars access consciousness sessions

Astrology & numerology readings

Basic massage technique workshops

Certified hot stone massage workshops

London, ON

Elise Barrette

*HeartRise Children’s Yoga Teacher & RYT (Nosara, Costa Rica), School Social Worker and Mom to 2 lovely daughters.

Ingersoll, ON

Elizabeth Maclaughlin

Trainings include:

200 hr. Cross-Disciplinary Yoga Teacher Training

100 hr. Integrative Anatomy and Therapeutic Essentials

and Yoga for Longevity

Owen Sound, ON

Emily Purcell

“The mountains are calling and I must go.”
― John Muir

California, USA

Emma O’Connor

Hi there Beautiful People!

My name is Emma O’Connor, owner of Femme Force Fitness in London, Ontario. Femme Force Fitness is not like your typical “big box” gym – we are a unique, women’s only facility where every woman is treated equally no matter what their shape, size, fitness level, age, or ability. I firmly believe that complete fitness includes the whole complex of the mind, body, and soul! It is this belief that drives me to create a safe, encouraging, supportive “community” energy at Femme Force.

I am proud to share that the strong vibes of love, positivity, and family in our gym encourage women to appreciate what their bodies can do for them and recognize that their minds are just as powerful as their bodies! That’s where our motto comes from – “STRONG MINDS STRONG BODIES”. The moment you change your perception, is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body. This philosophy has lead me on a path to incorporate yoga into my life as I work on creating balance in my mindy/body/soul complex. My yoga journey continues to be beautiful and empowering!

By offering programs such as boot camp, kick boxing, self defense, Fun Fit For Kids, and yoga, it is my hope that I can continue to find ways to reach out to women and children and give them tools that will truly help them LOVE and honor their bodies as they are – PERFECT, WHOLE, AND COMPLETE. YOU ARE ENOUGH.

Geordie Farrell

CYA-RYT200

I am a semi-retired school teacher, who has traveled to many places in the world coaching track and field and competing in various running events. I found my yoga in 2001 when I first retired from full-time teaching and went to the Rhinebeck Mountains in New York for an environmental conference. The highlight of my week proved to be the early morning, mountainside yoga practices. I have continued practising since then, attending training sessions and workshops, and started leading classes in 2009. Most recently, I graduated from the DevaTree 200hr YTT. It was incredibly challenging for an old gal like me, but so rewarding in every respect! My thanks to all the staff at DevaTree for helping me continue on my journey.

Currently I am teaching classes at Yoga Shala of Saugeen and Fitness Corner in Port Elgin and Southampton. My newest class is AMRITA~Yoga for Seniors. (I chose the name AMRITA as it means “Nectar of Immortality” in Sanskrit.)

Ginette C. Demers

Always inspired by our innate creative and expansive nature, I have been practicing yoga for over a decade and have learned tremendous life lessons from loving and experienced yoga teachers near and far. I am a trained and certified Children’s Yoga Teacher (Rainbow Kids Yoga, Deva Tree School of Yoga) who strives to offer a nurturing atmosphere that gently encourages children to relax, grow and have fun. In each of my yoga offerings I interweave stories, songs, games and poses, allowing children to learn in a multi-sensory environment.

I hold a Masters Degree in Human Studies and am a Registered Social Worker. Having worked directly with trauma survivors for many years, I have witnessed time and again the power of resilience and self-awareness, tools we can all access to help us navigate life’s challenges.

Luna Kidz Yoga has been offering classes at Cedar Street Yoga Studio in Sudbury since 2011 and starting in January 2013, classes will be held in 2 outlining communities. Kids Karma Yoga classes are also provided within the classroom setting for various school-aged children in the Greater Sudbury Area. As well, I am available for yoga birthday parties and celebrations of all kinds.

Grazyna (Grace) Borek

I am very excited to share yoga with you and help you develop YOUR OWN yoga. Let your inside beauty and strength shine!

Namaste

Ontario

Hailey Belaire

200 hr YTT

I will be supply teaching at the YMCA to start out. I am interested in supplying elsewhere as well & hopefully one day working for a studio.

I am open to teaching private classes as well.

Contact me for Hatha Yoga

London, ON

Heather Hagan

“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
– T.S. Eliot

Coruuna, ON

Heather Rex

CYT

Bubbles, sparkles, lasers, paint, pirates and my hobbies include yoga!

Contact me for Kids Yoga!

London, ON

Heather Vanek

One on one, small groups and yoga in nature. I hope to help yogis learn the basics to keep their bodies healthy and safe.

London, ON

Holly Stachovskis

instructor at Yoga Den in Goderich Ontario. Additional trainings include: psoas, restorative and advanced asanas.

Janice Tennant

Orillia, ON

Janis McCallen

“Chanting is an opening of the heart and letting go of mind and thoughts…a way of being present in the moment.” Krishna Das

“We’re all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass

I’m thrilled to have completed the 50 hr. Kirtan Academy: Bhakti Heart Fire program, November 27 – December 1, 2014 with Brenda McMorrow.

Newmarket, ON

Jayne Edighoffer

200CYT

Yoga has been part of my life for 10 years, and my practice has helped me feel balanced in all aspects of life. Yoga gives me energy and inspires me to live mindfully.

I recently completed 200hr from DevaTree School of Yoga. I am grateful for this opportunity and I will always be a student of the practice.

I teach Hatha yoga where I combine creative flows, opening and strength sequences. My hope is that you allow yoga to be your own and feel refreshed and balanced coming off the mat.

Contact me with class information and questions Jayne Edighoffer, 200CYT jedighoffer@gmail.com 519-301-4026

Stratford, ON

Jena Tryfiak

Joyfully completed Yoga Teacher Training (200 hrs) with DevaTree School of Yoga in December 2012.

Currently pursuing Yoga Therapy Training (300 hrs) with Heaven Studio, Stoney Creek, Ontario. Anticipated completion date August 2013.

Yoga is for every body!

London, ON

Jennifer Carrie

Yoga is so unique and personal for everyone in every moment of their life! Yoga embraced me and began to weave itself into the fabric of my work life as a Kindergarten teacher, my family life as a wife and a mother, my relationships and then eventually into the very way my mind and body and soul were being formed. It is as though I gradually began to live “yoga” as a way of life, so organically and day by day that it was just a natural becoming. I became rooted in yoga.

Now that I have completed 200 hours of yoga training, I stand at a new “edge” where I have the opportunity to share my love of all things yoga: postures, thinking, breathing, meditation, relaxation, wonder, curiosity, discovery and exploration. I am so eager to see where yoga will take me next in this journey and am honoured that others, adults and children, may choose to explore alongside me as we learn with one another through engaging in yoga. As a recently certified children’s yoga teacher, I am passionate to begin sharing yoga with children.

I have created “BE” …an experience of yoga where the mind and body and soul come home. At “BE” we will work together, privately or in small groups, to create a yoga experience that is tailored to exactly where you happen to “be” in life…. here and now. Just as life looks different every day and every moment, our yoga will look and feel different each time we come to our mat. So, I will take the time to connect with you and then we will explore and discover together as our body and mind and soul find a home to return to. Let’s become embodied, present and curious….

Port Stanley, ON

Jennifer Havaris

Success for our Children,

Self Esteem for our Children,

Yoga for our Children.

Bless you and your Children.

Love,

Jen and Nikolas

London, ON

Jessica Heathers

200-hr YTT

Paisley, ON

Jessica Rumboldt

Cambridge, ON

Ji Sun Park-Van Hooren

“Be the light to yourself. Be your own confidence. Hold on to the truth within yourself as the only truth”
~ Buddha

London, ON

Jill Massey

Toronto, ON

Jo-Elle Tendick

“You cannot stay on the summit forever; you have to come down again. So why bother in the first place? Just this: What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees. One descends, one sees no longer, but one has seen. There is an art of conducting oneself in the lower regions by the memory of what one saw higher up. When one can no longer see, one can at least still know.”
― René Daumal

London, ON

Jodi Lebrun

I’m a fresh livin’ holistic life coach, raw food nutritionist and aromatherapy wellness advocate. From my sunny kitchen in London, ON, I share my love for thick green juice, healthy whole foods and family-friendly fitness through a variety of seasonally-inspired (and very creative) culinary workshops and karate & yoga classes for kids.

John Proctor

John teaches workshops on a variety of drums including Djembe, Taiko, Ashiko and Frame Drums (Native American, Bodhran, Pandeiro) as well as percussion and string instruments crafted from Hard Shelled Gourds (Dotara, Drums, Rattles, Shakers, Rain Gourds, Sistrum). He also makes musical instruments and teaches workshops using recycled materials for groups such as schools, camp councillors, drum circle facilitators, expressive arts and sound practitioners.

He also facilitates drumming and soundscapes for those who respond to the call and the dance of the drum beat such as Wellness Retreats, Festivals, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Caregiver and Survivor Retreats.

Based in Guelph, Ontario at Earth Tones Studio, 123 Woolwich Street, Trafalgar Building, Second Floor, John teaches workshops there in both the private and public school system or he will come to your group location.

John Schieven

200-hr YTT

I came across the art of yoga in 2001. I acquired a bad back as a result of a fall from Scaffolding. I went to all the avenues you can think of to achieve relief including cortisome shots. Nothing worked. I could not sit down for almost 2 years. Then I started to attend yoga classes and I really started to feel relief. I attended 2 – 3 classes a weeks and within 3 months I was feeling like a new person. I was able to go to the movies again and to dinner. I have kept up my practice and in 2010 I attended the 200 hour “Yoga Certification Course” with Deva Tree. Once I graduated, I taught classes at a Studio in Tillsonburg. Once I retired from my regular job, I decided to start my own practice. I am presently teaching at the Station Arts Centre in Tillsonburg.

If you are experiencing any back issues and you would like to try a natural way to receive relief, drop me a line and I will be happy to share my experience with you.

If you have difficulties getting up off the floor to acomplish yoga moves, why not try chair yoga. You will be surprised with all the poses you can accomplish with the use of a chair.

I look forward to your inquiries.

Namaste – John

Joseph Barker

Hi, I am Joey – and yes I am a yogi. This all started a few years back but if it wasn’t for the skills I learned on my mat I would not have been a member of the Canadian swim team and national record holder in 6 events. My practice of yoga started during a time in my life when I trained 6 days a week 12 months a year in and out of the pool. Despite learning breath control in the hundreds of hours swimming it wasn’t until the first yoga class that I feel like I learned how to really breathe. That kind of deep connection with one’s self is what drives me to learn, explore and experiment. My intention for teaching is to allow others to feel a greater connection with themselves and the universe – and maybe get a stronger and more limber body in the process.

Ontario

Joy Lee

You’re off to great places!

Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting,

S0……….get on your way!”

Dr. Seus, Oh The Places You’ll Go

London, ON

Julie Allen

RYT

“I have listened to the realm of spirit,
I have heard my own souls’ voice, and I have
remembered that love is the complete and unifying
thread of existence.”
–Mary Casey

Tara, ON

Julie Lelievre

Originally from France, Julie arrived in Canada in 2010. Montreal is where she started to practice yoga daily in Centre Yoga Plus Studio.

Julie found her way to the Bruce Penninsula and has been part of the community for about 2 years now. She is involved in the cultural, wellness and linguistic life of the area.

Julie is a gratuade of the 2013 DevaTree School 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training and has her White Belt in Nia. She also has trained in Reiki and Focusing.

Julie sees all of life as a learning path; she quote: “Life is a blessing. I’m learning so much from its experiences. For me it’s important to explore all of its aspects: body, mind and spirit.”

You can find her sharing her love of yoga in Owen Sound in her home at ‘Julie’s hOMe yoga studio’ and at the YMCA!

Julie Lelièvre, CYT

Like my professional FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Julie-Lelièvre-CYT/139988162766227

Find my professional Profile on YogaTrail: http://www.yogatrail.com/teacher/julie-lelièvre-120904

Breathe, Connect, Receive

Kait Apfelbeck

200-hr YTT

Kait started her yoga practice in 2013 with the intention to increase her physical strength. She quickly realized how much more yoga had to offer and wanted to share her experiences with others. Kait is the Director of Human Resources for Voices.com and believes in creating personal time to allow for a balanced and healthy life. You can find Kait creating her balance through long-distance running, traveling the globe, and always making time to show up on her mat. Kait’s favourite yoga practice is Power Vinyasa because it’s a reflection of her active lifestyle and her ability to slow it all down. Kait completed her 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training through the DevaTree School of Yoga in 2017.

Contact me for Power, Yang-Yin, Yoga for Runners

London, ON

Karin Moir

200 hr YTT

Brights Grove, ON

Karissa Chow

RYT 200

KARMA YOGA…the Sanskrit meaning for KARMA is (yoga of action) the liberating path of self trancending action…KARMA’S classes range from gentle practice to powerful flow to restorative relaxation…throughout any class varying options of difficulty will be offered to suit beginner students, intermediate all the way to advanced.

Find your inner Yogi with Karissa Chow – Yoga Teacher – RYT 200

Join me on Facebook at KARMA YOGA for class times/workshops/camps/retreats

• OPEN MIND – OPEN HEART –

Contact me for Creative Yoga Flow

Lucknow, ON

Katherine Di Lullo

The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.
– T.K.V Desikachar

Katherine has been practicing yoga since 2005 while she was attending Western University. Initially, she began practicing for a physical challenge that would complement her dance training and ease her mind from the stress of school, but she ultimately discovered the power of breath awareness. After completing her Bachelor of Social Work and her placement on a clinical mental health team, Katherine understands the stress of everyday life. She believes that incorporating a daily practice of yoga and meditation has the power to support our ability to cope with our environments, transforming our thoughts and interactions with others.

In Katherine’s classes, you will experience the freedom to explore your own personal practice, incorporating creativity and finding a balance between effort and ease.

London, ON

Kathleen Woodington

Kathleen is a certified yoga teacher, CYT 300 hour. Kathleen came to yoga after a long and successful career as an Occupational Therapist. She brought her love of empowering both children and adults, meeting people where they were at and her committment to the people she worked with to her yoga business.

Kathleen is a Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher CCYT with Devatree. Children have always inspired Kathleen to be in the moment and to celebrate life in an expansive and playful way.

Kathleen’s children’s yoga classes honor the uniqueness of each child. Music, songs and games create a rich multi-sensory experience and encourage creativity and connection with self and others.

Kathleen currently teaches children’s yoga classes and mindfulness for children with the BRIO Music Program and is looking forward to expanding children’s classes in London.

Kathleen also teaches adult yoga classes in the community and offers OM IN YOUR HOME YOGA Classes.

Having experienced profound mind body self healing Kathleen is totally sold on the therapeutic beneifts of yoga and is inspired to share what she sees as a gift to humanity with others.

For more information regarding children’s yoga and adult yoga classes check out her website www.kidsyogatree.ca or http://www.ominyourhomeyoga.ca call 519-476-0959 to inquire about yoga.

“What does living my greatness look like today?”

Kathryn Braul

RN , RYT 200

Owner, Tone Yoga Studio 900 1st Avenue West Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4

Kathy Willemse

200 hr YTT

Contact me for a variety of studio classes

Parkhill, ON

Katrina Murphy

I became a dedicated yoga practitioner more than ten years ago. As an avid athlete, I was searching for an activity that added variety to my training programme but also something that would give me a chance to slow down. So much of training and life is about being faster and stronger. Running, cycling, swimming, and strength training left me out of breath. Practicing yoga, I found my breath, my thoughts, and my heart.

My love of sports led me to a career as a Health and Physical Education teacher. I have been teaching children for over 20 years. My experiences include all ages in and out of the classroom. Yoga changed how I teach. First and foremost, we PLAY—all ages. Second, we take care of each other always remembering to be kind and truthful. We become a community through which its citizens can develop to their full potential.

I visit schools teaching yoga in the classroom and I currently teach at Studio 2 for Yoga and Wellness in Georgetown, Ontario. I am also branching out to provide in home fitness for families and children.

Kelly McGregor

Kelly is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and 200-hr Yoga Instructor based in Elgin County and having graduated the CSNN program in 2014 and Deva Tree School of Yoga in 2016. My philosophy in getting well is the belief that the body can bring itself into homeostasis or balance through the use of live, natural, whole foods and movement through meditation like yoga. In my practice I focus on the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) in order to help my clients achieve their best optimal health. Kelly’s main focus as an RHN ranges from digestive and reproductive health, meal planning, weight loss, and workplace wellness info and workshop sessions. Having lived in a rural community through the greater part of my life I am passionate in supporting community agriculture and value the importance of what it means to incorporate farm to table meals in my life and in my practice. My yoga practice is focused mainly in London, ON and in the process of developing yoga and nutrition workshops with a local yoga studio for the summer of 2016 ( more news to come!).

Namaste,

Kelly McGregor

St. Thomas, ON

Kelly Miller

Kelly Miller lives in Seaforth Ontario, and shares her love of Vinyasa practice, blended with a focus on mental health. Blending the physical body with the emotional/mental side of things allows Kelly’s students to find a deeper understanding of themselves through the practice of Yoga.

Kelsey Corbett

CYT

Kelsey Corbett is honoured to be here to share her Yoga Journey with you. After struggling to cope with her unique mental health for most of her childhood and adolescence, Kelsey was introduced to Yoga through Mindfulness, Relaxation and Meditation- three things that did not come easy!

This led to a process of self-acceptance and compassion for body, mind, and heart and an exploration of the self through Yoga, on and off the mat.

Yoga is an opportunity to get to know yourself a little more, however, you have shown up. Through that practice of self-awareness, beginning to open one’s body, mind, and heart to Self Compassion, Self Kindness, and even Self Love.

It is a practice, it is a process and it is an adventure.

Simply try your best to honour who you are, exactly as you are, to send yourself a bit of that love, kindness, and compassion, and to have some fun along the way! That is what Yoga is all about, that is what Life is all about!

Contact me for Restorative Yoga, Children’s, Teens, and Family Yoga

London, ON

Kim MacDonald-Heilandt

I found Yoga as a personal practice to help me find ease in my mind and body while starting my business. The immense gifts of Yoga have changed every aspect of my life!

I am an experienced Cross-Disciplinary yoga teacher(E-RYT), Certified in Prenatal Yoga (RPYT) and Children’s Yoga (RCYT). I have also specialized in Anatomy for yoga and Advanced Asana (also through DevaTree) and I am a Doula (birth Support worker). I Co-facilitate DevaTree’s MamaNurture Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training.

Prenatal yoga is my passion and I truly believe that every woman can have the most amazing birth experience!

So blessed to have found this practice and DevaTree and look forward to sharing yoga with others.

I am currently teaching prenatal yoga at North Yoga & Wellness Wednesdays 6:30 pm-7:45 pm, with 6-week sessions and drop-ins available where space permits. I also teach private and small group classes to meet individual needs and schedules. I offer childbirth education classes both through distance learning and small group or private sessions.

Visit my websites: www.mamanurture.ca, www.livelaughbreatheyoga.com for more info!

Namaste.

“Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.”

London, ON

Kim Medynsky

MBA, AGDM, B.Ed.

I started my yoga journey with my first class with Tamika in 2010, and I was blessed with an amazing teacher who introduced me to myself. Since then, I have been learning to integrate yoga philosophies into my everyday life as an entrepreneur and business consultant, and I currently teach private yoga sessions and conduct workshops. An indigo girl, Sagittarian, and creative soul, my yoga journey so far has taken me to Costa Rica and Wolfe Island with Tamika & Jyoti; Kripalu; Wanderlust California; Rancho Santa Fe in California with Katie Brauer; and a photo shoot this spring with Robert Sturman and Katie Campbell. Yoga for me is about balance, peace, and enlightenment on and off the mat; and I am so blessed that my husband is a yogi too!

I have deep gratitude for Tamika and Jyoti, and the yoga teachers on my path.

Peace.
Kim

P.S. Feel free to join my blog community at www.medynsky.com

London, ON

Kimberly Carnahan

200 hrs Cross-Disciplinary YTT graduate

50 hrs Restorative Yoga graduate

50 hrs Yoga for Anatomy graduate

100 hrs Yoga for Anxiety graduate

Corunna, ON

Krystin Donais

Krystin’s introduction to yoga began in 2008 while living on Vancouver Island. Initially, it was an activity to spend time with friends and stay active.

Growing up as a dancer, yoga became another way Krystin enjoyed connecting with her centre through movement. Being an avid meditator, yoga became a perfect compliment to grounding herself throughout life’s ever-changing seasons. Krystin offers a combination of flows, relaxation, and meditation in her classes- inviting students to reconnect with their purpose and care for their mind, body, and soul.

London, ON

Kylie Abel

I am thrilled to share my new love of yoga with you in a safe and supportive environment where you can experience your own personal yoga journey. Together, we will explore conscious movement, breath work, mindfulness, and more. I look forward to connecting with you!

“It’s about the journey, not the destination.”

Georgian Bluffs, ON

Georgian Bluffs, ON

Laurie Guthrie

Curves – My Body

I took ownership of Curves London Northwest (NW) in November 2012. I went to Curves once when I was about seventeen years old, with my mom. Frankly I only went a couple of times; I found it monotonous and well, boring. It was because of this experience I knew what to do to make it fun, cultured, supportive, results driven and wait- did I say…FUN? I hired all the right people and we got to work offering higher impact workouts and rolling out whatever we could to help our members achieve great results! I associate Curves with , “my body” because it is what got me back into shape after a lifelong hiatus and what keeps me motivated on my own journey, through all my members, my best teachers!

In addition to our awesome fitness programs, we rolled out Curves Complete, a nutritional solution that combines meal plans, fitness and one-on-one coaching all in one place. To date, our members have lost nearly 2000 pounds! In, 2014 our location won in the Best Weight Loss Center category of the London Free Press’, Best of London issue! I was so proud when it happened because it was unsolicited and a wonderful surprise!

Since the beginning we have come so far, workouts tailored to women of all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels. We got all NEW circuit equipment which is outfitted the latest fitness tracking technology. There have been so many amazing moments within those walls and I feel privileged to witness them!
Yoga- My Mind

I am really excited to announce that I have officially completed my Yoga certification and I am now a Registered Yoga Teacher. I can’t tell you how much my training with Devatree School of Yoga has affected me personally; in my own self-growth and in my journey toward wellness. Yoga reminds me to take time to focus on myself first, so I can better service others! I can only hope to share it’s light with you, if only in some small way through my Gentle Yoga practice.

SUP Yoga – My Soul

I am so excited to be offering Standup Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga in partnership with LondonSUP, WhaSUP and Aquatics London. These classes are the first of its kind in the area and offer a new challenge and experience by combining Yoga with Stand-up Paddle. Inspired from my love of the water this combination of SUPYoga truly feeds my heart and I hope to build the Surf and SUP community on the shores of Lake Huron this summer!

Contact me for Stand-up Paddleboard Yoga and Gentle Yoga

Leanne Hennessy

200 hr RYT

I am a Certified Canadian Yoga Alliance 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher. I love to inspire and guide people to connect through yoga, to their inner self; learning to stand firmly in their Truth and to shine their Light from the inside out.

Contact me for classes and workshops in the Tillsonburg, Mt. Elgin, and Ingersoll areas.

Leona Conway

200 hr YTT

London, ON

Lesley Wright

What started off as a way to alleviate tension as a result of repetitive strain, has become an incredible journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

My training with Deva Tree has cultivated a love and appreciation for the yoga tradition and a new way to live every day. What a blessing that I am so excited to share.

London, ON

Linda Weir

Expedition Inner Wisdom Incorporated: “Exploring the Inner Landscape”

corporate, public, and private empowerment coaching, classes, and retreats

with Linda Weir B.A., M.Ed., RYT200

Expedition Inner Wisdom Incorporated (expeditioninnerwisdom.ca) creates custom, corporate and non-corporate, private and public experiences (a.k.a. expeditions) that playfully and reflectively promote personal and professional growth through spiritual, non-denominational, solitary, and interactive exploration of the intra personal (knowing your heart) and the interpersonal (understanding the heart of relationships). With the needs and interests of the particular client group in mind, tailor-made expeditions focus on increasing access to inner wisdom through a variety of gentle, imaginative activities (that include yoga to the degree the client desires). Activities are designed to foster curiosity and discovery of one’s own inner strengths and one’s connectedness to others and to nature. Specifically, participants explore a more conscious awareness and honing of intuition and intention. Venues and activities vary according to the particular client group.

Empowerment expeditions are designed to ignite the creative power and innate wisdom deep within the individual. These expeditions of the internal landscape come in the form of retreats, workshops, seminars, or even “parties” depending on the needs/interests of the clients. Guiding the client’s ability to tap into and further develop his/her true, magnificent potential is accomplished through a layering of activities that can include, but are not limited to, sitting/walking meditation, hiking, biking, and self-reflection through guided journaling. To some degree, depending on the target audience, yoga is incorporated into each event, as it acts as an optimal vehicle for enhancing the body/mind/spirit connection that is so critical to the fruitful exploration of the inner landscape. Yoga can also be the entire content. Venues vary based on client need and means. Participants can expect to feel re-inspired and replenished by the discovery (or rediscovery) of the infinite power within that uplifts not only the individual but, by extension, those people he/she comes in contact with.

Yoga expeditions come in many forms from the more traditional, indoor yoga classes at varying locations to yoga hikes and gatherings in some of nature’s most beautiful spots. View some of our previous yoga adventure sites in the pictures on our website expeditioninnerwisdom.ca. Currently, we are providing private, custom, small group yoga and meditation classes in the London, Ontario area. We do offer some pro bono work for groups/organizations that promote the greater good especially as it relates to care of our planet and one another. This summer 2018, a number of yoga adventures will take place in and around the Turkey Point Provincial Park area by the shores of beautiful Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada. We adore sunrise, sunset, and moonlight yoga classes on the beach! No experience with yoga is necessary, and experienced yogis have enjoyed our classes as well. For details on us creating your custom group expedition into the land of wellness and/or for upcoming yoga classes open to the public, please visit our website to check out our “Upcoming Events” tab and/or send us an email through our “Contact Us” tab or email us at lukashweir@gmail.com!

Lindsay Baker

Lindsay is the founder and teacher of Wave Yoga Arts located on the shore of the world’s longest freshwater beach. Wave Yoga Arts are dedicated to bringing the art of self-acceptance and self-compassion to each and every class, workshop, and retreat. Experience yoga classes, meditation classes, and creative arts at Wave Yoga Arts.

Contact me for Artist, RYT, BEd French Teacher

Wasaga Beach, ON

Lindsay Parr

RCYT, RYT

Please contact me if you are looking for a Children’s Yoga Teacher, a registered yoga teacher, or a restorative yoga teacher smile.

London, and St. Thomas ON

Lisa Baldock

200-hr YTT

Never done a yoga class? I love to introduce beginners to the benefits of yoga. My practice includes breathwork, meditation, and asana poses.

Contact me for Beginners Yoga

London, ON

Lisa Hill

200-hr YTT

Tapping into our connection to creation. Finding healing in all 4 quadrants of the medicine wheel… Yoga rejuvenates our spirit in not only our physical beings but our spiritual, emotional, and mental beings as well. Located SW of London, ON.

I can be contacted for yoga and movement sessions via email at moccasinflow@gmail.com; through Facebook at Moccasin Flow or Lisa Hill.

Southwold, ON

Louise Hull

200-hr YTT

My Journey towards healing myself and helping others to heal has taken me from the path of Western Medicine, in which I have trained, and led me to a more holistic approach that incorporates the mind, body, and spirit. I am thrilled to have completed this training and look forward to incorporating it into my work. It is the original Mind-Body Medicine! I plan to offer individual and group Mindful Movement and Breath practice for managing stress and alleviating mental health concerns.

Stay tuned for details….

Contact me for Mindfulness-Based Therapies

London, ON

Lynda Neil

200 hr YTT

I have always been amazed by the Mind-Body connection. My journey began almost 20 years ago when I mastered the 3 Levels of Therapeutic Touch. Several years later I witnessed the wellness benefits of yoga -both mentally and physically.

Working as a Registered Nurse, yoga has allowed me to decrease my stress, improve my flexibility, and aid in my overall wellness. This inspired me to continue my education in the field of yoga.

My vision is for yoga to be accessible to everyone – no matter your athletic ability, previous injuries, or experience. Drawing on my nursing knowledge I can assist you in finding modifications for poses that work for you.

Restorative yoga is a passion of mine, allowing the body to rejuvenate through postures and breathing techniques.

I work with individuals as part of their healing journey in small groups &/or in private sessions. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned in the practice of yoga I look forward to assisting you in your own journey on the mat.

St. Thomas, ON

Mackenzie Rinker

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
-Mark Twain

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to help people discover their own yoga and to help them incorporate into their every day life. My yoga keeps me flexible in my body as well as in my mind and the day to day hum of life. I believe everyone, no matter their background, age or ability, should be able to practive yoga if they wish, and in an environment they feel safe and comfotable.

You may contact me at mackenzierinkeryoga@gmail.com or (519) 872-5369. I offer private, semi-private and group classes in people’s homes or location of their choosing in London and Grand Bend, Ontario. Have a beautiful day.

Namaste

Marcia Spencer

CYT

Marcia Spencer, R.ECE, Kundalini and Children’s Yoga Teacher at Town Yoga Kincardine is on a mission to plant the seeds of mindfulness, consciousness, connection, and the community at the earliest of ages but loves ‘holding space’ for souls of all ages from beginners to seasoned yogis. She is passionate about people finding their own version of Yoga and that one style does not fit all.

After realizing she needed to make some changes in her own life after a traumatic truck accident, struggles with parenting (children with ADHD, Anxiety, depression, and Learning Disabilities), and her own hormonal and mental health issues, she woke up to the fact that everything begins with the mind, so she took her health into her own hands with Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and other weird, wild, and life-changing healing modalities.

She is currently growing her Town Yoga business, getting ready to launch the ‘magiCALMess Parenting’ course for parents of High and Special Needs Children, teaching Kundalini Yoga, Children’s Yoga, and Tot&Caregiver Yoga, Kindergarten R.ECE for BWDSB, Writer, and facilitator of a ‘Daily Intention’ initiative at KTTPS, Co-Creator of KTTPS Outdoor Learning Space and most recently the Co-Founder and Creator of GOATASANA Yoga Farm in Kincardine.

Everything Marcia has learned and continues to learn has taught her to believe in magic and that we are much more powerful than we could have ever imagined.

Contact me for Kundalini Yoga RYT200h, Children’s Yoga RCYT100h

Kincardine, ON

Marie-Eve Perreault

Surya Leigh Mellor and I lead a monthly community kirtan circle typically on the penultimate Sunday of the month at Divine Love, a studio in Priceville, ON.

Contact me for kirtan

Markdale, ON

Marlee Bond

200-hr YTT

Contact me for private sessions and studio classes in North-West London.

Be the change you wish to see in the world!

Contact me for Yin yoga, restorative yoga, and meditation

Mary Rowan

Orangeville, ON

Maryellen Brown

My yoga journey started many years ago on and off my mat at a time when I was looking for something deeper and less stressful physically for my body. I didn’t really connect the mind to the physical postures of yoga until my 200 hr YTT at Deva Tree. It was here that my spiritual connection grew deeper and evolved to where I am today. Adding mindfulness, meditation, breath work and the physicality of yoga has brought me to a deeper level of allowing me to better care for and listen to my body and what it needs. As an RMT (Massage Therapist), RHN (Holistic Nutritionist), and RYT (Yoga Teacher) allows me to find and create a balance in this crazy fun world that is right for me. To allow me to be still….quiet and disconnect so that I can truly connect to what is important in my life…. that’s magical! Helping others achieve their balance in life gives me great pleasure and joy…. it’s about finding your healthy balance….it’s not one size fits all!

I have a home-based private clinical practice as well yoga studio in the beautiful village of Arkona nestled along the rolling hills of Lambton Shores. Please check out my website for future classes….www.balancedlifeholistichealth.ca

Contact me for RYT-200hr, Restorative Yoga

Meghan Freeburn

200 hr YTT

Meghan was born and raised in Wallaceburg, Ontario, and has always been involved in athletics and fitness. Meghan decided to pursue her education out West at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus in Kelowna where she studied Kinesiology for her undergraduate degree, which is the science of human movement & applying it to improve function, health, and wellness in all people. She majored in Exercise Physiology, and then continued her studies in a Master’s program, focusing on Health Promotion & Wellness. Healthy lifestyle habits and physical activity have always been a passion for Meghan, so working in a patient-focused, hands-on approach clinic as a Registered Kinesiologist was a natural fit for her. Meghan works with people who have various injuries, chronic pain, and diseases, applying an alternative holistic approach to help clients reach their optimal movement potential with minimal pain.

More recently, Meghan took her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification with DevaTree School of Yoga, to help both her and her clients understand & benefit from the mind-body connection, and to explore the numerous physical & mental health benefits that yoga has to offer. Yoga classes are available in group and individual sessions, based on clients’ needs/preferences, abilities, and health history, to help enhance their overall quality of life and movement.

Contact me for Functional Movement training & Group or Individual Yoga Classes

Melanie Molnar

Melanie completed her 200 YTT with Deva Tree in May 2020. Since then, Melanie has been teaching both online and in-person classes at various locations. In February 2021, Melanie completed her 50-hour Restorative training and will be starting the 100-hour Yoga for Anxiety training in March 2021. She is available to come to you in offering classes anywhere in the London area.

Mercedes Lander

Hot and power yoga! I love making people sweat!

London, ON

Michele St John

200 hr YTT

I am so excited to bring my Deva Tree training into my teaching. I teach Chair yoga at the Centre Branch YMCA on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 10:30. I also teach gentle yoga at the Stoney Creek YMCA on Sundays from 9-10 a.m. Both classes are drop-in so join me anytime.

Contact me for Chair Yoga

London, ON

Michelle Meszaros

Restorative YTT

To me, yoga is so much more than a series of poses. It has profound effects on my mental well being, my flexibility both on and off my mat and is a very spiritual practice. It’s a place where I can truly be myself and love myself as I am at that moment. It is a time of stillness when I need calm, and a place of energy when I need uplifting. What a beautiful life to be blessed to both experience and share yoga with others.

St. Thomas, ON

Miriam Kleinsasser

My name is Miriam Kleinsasser. I live in Port Stanley ON where I run Connected Yoga Studio.

Growing up in a farming town in Saskatchewan, I am used to and love small communities. I have always loved and respected animals and nature, I feel very connected with animals and they are very grounding for me. Being from Saskatchewan,I was never really around a large body of water but like so many people, I fell in love with Port Stanley and the people that live here. I love meeting new people and helping people. My goal in yoga is to create yoga classes to help people connect to themselves and find in a yoga practice what I have come to find.

Yoga has allowed me to focus on myself and quiet my mind. I always feel I can just let of go and be one with the mat, which is very important because of all the distractions in our society today. We do yoga to get to know who we are and what we need to live a balanced lifestyle. The human body amazes me more every day. I always look forward to learning more about how we are connected to our mind and body and I hope to share this adventure with all new and existing yogis.

Connected Yoga ties everything together. The people that we connect with and get to know and grow with. Just as our body grows and becomes more flexible and stronger so does our mind.

We are connected in one way or another.

Monique Kitchen

Teaching others love and compassion for self through meditation, breathing, and yoga asanas. To be able to have more love and compassion for self, translates out into the world, making our existence more peaceful and joyful! Join me to help transform your thoughts and heart!

Glenco, ON

Natalie Coles

My yoga journey started over 7 years ago when I registered for my first class thinking it would be an ideal complement to my rigorous athletic schedule. Little did I know it would change my life in every way possible!

Since then, I have introduced mindfulness and meditation to my daily living, along with asana practices that keep me feeling strong and full of life. I am blessed to have studied with Devatree and have moved forward in my yoga experience by opening my own yoga business, Wildflower Yoga.

In addition to Wildflower, I have combined my passion for yoga with my passion for helping, becoming involved in a number of organizations that strive to teach others about the benefits of both mindfulness and yoga and hopefully encourage people to introduce both into their daily lives.

I am filled with gratitude and love for all my fellow Yogis and for all folks just beginning their journey. I hope your day is as beautiful as you.

Namaste.

London, ON

Neil Baldwin

I found yoga (or perhaps it found me) in my late 40s and it continues to be a transformative and evolving endeavour. My approach to both yoga teaching and my own practice weaves together pragmatic and esoteric elements in a way that engages mind, body, and soul in an eclectic way while honouring the rich and vast yoga tradition. I do not teach yoga online but do offer unique small group classes in a delightful yurt with a panoramic forest view, as well as other personal development services like forest therapy and better breathing instruction, on my off-grid property near Owen Sound.

Nicole Durocher

Graduate of DevaTree School of Yoga 2021. Certified 200-hr Cross-Disciplinary Yoga Instructor, with intentions to continue my yoga education to provide an elevated and in-depth approach for all bodies.

My yoga journey began many years ago with the sole motive of a physical, challenging routine. After many years of practicing, yoga become so much more for me, and I am blessed to be able to share this beautiful movement with all of you.

Yoga is a practice for your soul.

“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” ~The Bhagavad Gita~

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

Peace in the Body. Peace in the Mind. Peace in the Spirit.

Windsor, ON

Nicole Versaevel

My yoga journey began 20 years ago, studying under various teachers, and experimenting with many traditions. My practice of yoga has developed both on and off the mat.

My curiosity about connecting the body, mind, and soul drew me to study Mindfulness Meditation at the University of California, where I received a certification as a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction facilitator in 2015.

To deepen my yoga practice I completed the Deva Tree 200-hour certification program in June 2016 and was elated by this transformative experience.

I currently journey with businesses and individuals to engage in mindful visioning, using yoga, meditation, and creative expression as tools to become aligned with core values and create strategic plans.

My personal vision is to create a world in which every person experiences their worth. I believe that we all seek safety, security, and visibility. My classes create an environment of compassion and love. I am motivated to hold space that enables students to connect to their inner wisdom, and to and create a context for students to realize their potential, build resilience and capacity.

Please contact me through the link below or by phone at 519-702-4430 if you would like more information about my offerings.

Contact me for Meditation, Mindful Movement, Trauma-Informed Yoga

London, ON

London, ON

Niki Stevenson

Yoga has deeply enriched my experience of, relationship with, and sensitivity to my journey on this beautiful earth. How could I not share this with others?

Contact me for Yoga as a part of life well lived

Water’s Falls, ON

Paula Nowak

Paula Nowak of Learning Infinite Possibilities is a yoga instructor & holistic mind/body trainer. During Paula’s yoga sessions, participants are invited to connect with their bodies, listen to their inner voices, and feel empowered to create their own well-being. Paula has taught integrated movement and yoga to children & adults in schools for over 15 years. She offers well-being and empowerment coaching, workshops, and retreats for individuals, schools, and community organizations, as well as personal well-being sessions.

St. Marys, ON

Rachael Pederson

My yoga practice began in 2005 and has since manifested itself over the years, through my practice it became more apparent yoga was part of my career’s direction and a lifestyle I wanted to live. I decided quickly to attend HeartRise training, without any expectations, and I’m not sure how, but I knew it would change my life.

While in training I was blown away by the love, warmth, and support shown towards all students, and the connections I’ve made with the ladies, my peers, are a special gift. I now have a sense of community.. filling me up in ways I can’t describe. HeartRise training has been transformational; I’ve learned a vast amount of knowledge, which I’ve not only applied to my teaching skills, but to my own personal development.

I m so grateful and excited to be Assisting Children’s Yoga classes with Becky @ Tone Studio:) Where we will encourage play, self-discovery, and creativity.

Love Love – Rachael xx

Owen Sound, ON

Rachel McGarry

1000-hr YTT

Mantra Artist and RYT-1000 Yoga Instructor

Rachel McGarry is a Canadian mantra artist based in London, Ontario, renowned for her soul-stirring melodies and enchanting Kirtan performances. With her captivating voice and heartfelt compositions, Rachel has carved a unique space for herself in the world of devotional music. Her second album, SHE RISES, released in July 2023, showcases her growth as an artist and features a stunning collection of powerful songs that evoke a deep sense of tranquility, healing, and connection to the divine feminine.

Rachel’s voice has been hailed by international recording artist, Brenda McMorrow as 
“sublime… soaring with loving tenderness and beauty”.

Rachel is also a dedicated yoga teacher (RYT-1000) with a passion for integrating her original compositions into her classes. She creates an unparalleled experience for her students by singing and playing her songs live during yoga sessions, allowing them to truly immerse themselves in the practice. This distinctive approach, blending music and yoga, provides a deeply nourishing and transformative experience that connects the mind, body, and spirit in perfect harmony.

Contact me for information regarding sacred music bookings for ceremonies, retreats, festivals…and for restorative yoga events/workshops with live music, sacred singing sessions, private yoga, Reiki & sound healing. 

rachelmcgarry.ca
rachel@rachelmcgarry.ca
IG & FB: @rachelmcgarrymusic

Discography:
Songs for Savasana, 2019 album
As You Do, 2023 single
The Path to Freedom, 2023 single
SHE RISES, 2023 album

Yoga Certifications:

Kirtan Academy: Bhakti Heart Fire
Whispered Wisdom: Walking Between the Worlds of Yoga and Shamanism
Restorative Yoga
Hands on Assists
Integrative Anatomy
The Subtle Energy Body
Yoga for Longevity
Yoga Anatomy Essentials
Meditation in the Modern Age
Children’s Yoga

Other Related Certifications:

Reiki levels 1, 2 & 3 (Usui lineage)
Reiki Drumming
Specialized Honours BA, Psychology

Rachel Pietersma

“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”

― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

Ottawa, ON

Rebecca Shaw

Connect with me for gentle yoga flows infused with Reiki healing vibes to enhance relaxation, and connection to self. Utilizing over a decade of trauma-informed social work practice, I support students to trust their inner guidance and innate wisdom. With a passion for nature, I enjoy taking yoga outdoors and immersing the practice in all of the wonders of the earth.

Shelburne, ON

Roxanne Bale

Private and group sessions are available.

Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. Rumi

Yoga has seen me through a variety of life transitions and has provided me with some invaluable tools.

I have learned greater awareness and to especially honour my body, mind, and spirit.

It would be my privilege to assist others on their journeys to better health, stillness, and peace.

Contact me for Gentle Flow and Restorative Yoga suitable for all ages and abilities.

Also offering a variety of subtle energy work and expressive art sessions.

Iona Station, ON

Sande Irwin

I am a MamaNurture Prenatal Yoga Instructor, Me & Baby Yoga Instructor, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I offer private and group instruction in your home and occasionally in natural settings in the area.

Port Elgin, ON

Sandra Thornton

I have been a student of yoga for many years, inspired by some of the most amazing teachers ~ on and off the mat.

“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh

London, ON

Sara Plomp

I’m currently teaching hot yoga and hatha yoga.

London, ON

Sarah Dawn Perritt

Sarah has been drawn to yoga for many years and began teaching children’s yoga in 2008. She is thrilled to have her 200-hour YTT certification from DevaTree and is always excited to share her passion for yoga & chanting on and off the mat!

Sarah is currently teaching the following classes in Edmonton, Alberta:

Wednesday Hatha Yoga 8:30-9:30 pm (No More Excuses X2)
Thursday Yoga for the Sight Impaired 7-8:15 pm (NAIT)
Sunday Hatha Yoga 10:45-11:45 am (No More Excuses X2)

Specialized yoga classes for children, school teachers, soccer teams, and hockey teams are also offered by request.

Edmonton, Alberta

Sarah Mank

Greetings,

My name is Sarah and I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). I completed my training with Devatree School of Yoga, obtaining my 200hr Cross-Disciplinary Teacher Training Certificate. I have also recently completed Heartrise with Devatree and am now a Children’s Yoga Teacher.

I have been doing my own personal practice for over twelve years, I discovered Yoga when I was in my teenage years and I fell in love with it right away. My practice lifted me up and it took me on an enlightening journey into myself, one of self-discovery and learning to self-love. I am delighted by the thought of assisting yoga practitioners on their own paths and helping them meet themselves on their mats in the challenge of self-love and compassion.

In the past I’ve done volunteer work with the LGBTQ2+ community, playing a leadership role in my college community and contributing to a Positive Space Training project. I have also worked with a diverse range of individuals in long-term care ranging from the elderly to the chronically ill.

Through Yoga, I want to empower everyone to value themselves as they are, regardless of sexual orientation, class, ability, gender, age, etc. I want to help people uncover their authentic selves so that they can be empowered to shine bright in the rest of their lives off the mat.

I teach Hatha yoga, with an emphasis on relaxation, mindfulness, body awareness, meditation, and centering throughout the practice for adults. I also value bringing spontaneity, playfulness, and body honoring into all of my classes, as well as offering modifications so that everyone can reap the most benefit possible in their personal practice. I also offer seated chair yoga for persons with disabilities and seniors and am looking forward to offering classes to children as my path develops. From my mat to yours, I look forward to sharing yoga with each person that crosses my path.

Contact me for Hatha Yoga

London, ON

Scott Carwardine

I first came to yoga as a way to try and manage back pain resulting from repeated injuries.

I had tried other therapies but nothing was working out.

That first class changed my life forever, yoga helped my injury and my life in so many ways since I started.

Now I do yoga for the sheer joy of doing yoga.

I am a trained YTT200 instructor in the wonderful DevaTree Cross-disciplinary tradition.

What I really love about yoga is that there is something for everyone at every stage of their life and there is always more to explore

Contact me if you are exploring yoga and looking to further your experience.

London, ON

Shannon Crow

Shannon is dedicated to helping yoga teachers and students to uncover and nurture their own unique expression of yoga. She is known for creating a playful, vibrant, and supportive learning environment that is accessible to everyone.

Shannon Crow is a co-founder of the MamaNurture Prenatal Yoga School and the director of Art of Assists for Yoga Teachers. She is also a consultant for yoga teachers, helping with websites, advertising, schedules, playlists, class plans, workshops and more.

Shannon has shared her knowledge and expertise in a variety of community programs, classes, and is a teacher and Studio Director at Tone Studio in Owen Sound.

In her spare time Shannon can be found hiking the Bruce trail with her partner Shawn and her three children, spending time in the vegetable garden, cooking or catching up with friends (on facebook and in person).

To get in touch with Shannon and see the articles she writes for both teachers and students of yoga, visit her website – ShannonCrow.com

Certifications from 2006 to present:

• 200hr Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND
• Prenatal Yoga Yoga Teacher Training with Janice Clarfield
• Healthy Breast Yoga Teacher Training with Sat Dharam Kaur, ND
• Levels 1-6 Thai Yoga Massage with Lotus Palm
• 100hr HeartRise Children’s Yoga YTT with Tamika and Carolyn
• 100hr Let Your Yoga Dance with Megha Nancy Buttenheim
• 100hr Inner Quest of the Yoga Educator with Don and Amba Stapleton
• 200hr Nosara Yoga Institute Interdisciplinary YTT with Tamika and Carolyn
• 85hr Thai Yoga Massage with Inspirales TYM School
• 200hr DevaTree Cross-Disciplinary YTT with Tamika and Carolyn
• Still Light Anatomy of Yoga and Thai Massage with Dr. Blake Martin, PhD
• 50hr Advanced Asana with Brenda Dowell
• 50hr DevaTree Subtle Energy Body with Tamika and Carolyn
• 50hr Expressive Arts with Lindsay Hobbs

Shauna Balger

Thank your body for keeping you safe and dealing with all that’s forced upon it…..

Shanti Om

Contact me for Creating personal practices and group practices focusing on unraveling postural and breath-holding patterns that stifle vitality.

Ingersoll, ON

Sheena Persaud

London, ON

Sherry-Lynne Kirschner

“There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those.”
– Mother Teresa

I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with children, teenagers, and adults through 25 years of elementary teaching as well as owning and directing a Leadership and Personal Growth Centre in Southwestern Ontario. Some of my mindfulness teachers have included Jon Kabat Zinn Ph.D. (founder of International Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Centres), Dr. Daniel Siegel M.D, Neuroscientist, Harvard) and Daniel Rechtschaffen. (Therapist and Founder, The Way of Mindful Education). Creating and facilitating workshops in personal wellness for people of all ages in Canada, the USA, and Asia has been my passion over the years. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with many incredible teachers to integrate mindfulness and yoga into the daily school curriculum. I give private mindfulness classes to children and adults to help develop their abilities to regulate their emotions and handle stress more effectively. I am excited to share my love for yoga with adults and children of all ages and feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from the gifted teachers at Devatree.

Wardsville, ON

Sheryl Puckering

As an educator, and parent and having been involved in numerous programs and activities with and for children, for many years I have seen a shift firsthand in our young people’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being. I’m so grateful to have discovered yoga and to have personally experienced increased flexibility, improved fitness levels, and the beauty and empowerment of living a balanced, centered, and happy life.
My heart’s desire is to share the power of yoga and its many benefits both on and off the mat. With a personal philosophy that our lives and the lives of children can be enriched when we have available the tools of breath, movement, and the ability to quiet our minds and love ourselves with pure and simple acceptance I am so grateful to be living my dream. Sharing yoga with young people is a privilege and a gift in so many ways. To allow a safe place where children’s and teens’ truest selves can be encouraged and celebrated with music, stories, dance, and movement is magic on so many levels.

Teaching yoga to our youth and sharing how schools, teams, teachers, support staff, and parents can help children learn and use the power within themselves to self-regulate, de-stress, build self-esteem and become healthier, happier, more grounded individuals is a true passion.

I would love to connect with you and share more. Please contact me through the email link below or by phone at 519-756-3297.

Peace and Joy,
Sheryl

Contact me for Yoga for Children and Adolescents

Brantford, ON

Stacy Shepley

Available for private lessons. Price upon request.

London, ON

Stefanie Smith

Stefanie has been practicing yoga for about 15year and after the birth of her son, she found a passion for mama and baby health and lifestyle. She first compiled Pre and Post-Natal instructor certifications in 2013 and in June 2014 completed MamaNurture Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training and completed DevaTree 200hYTT Cross-Disciplinary in March 2015.

I feel giving mamas a place to teach their babies and family a healthy lifestyle. I’m excited to teach healthy living.

I am joining the amazing team at Rebirth Wellness in London to teach Mom & Baby Yoga and Mom, Baby strength class, and Stroller Fitness class.

Stephanie Gould

Stephanie commenced her yoga practice in 2015 with the intention of increasing her physical activity and quickly realized thereafter, the many other benefits yoga had to offer both on and off the mat.

“Yoga is not a workout, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable; to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know.”
-Rolf Gates

I look forward to connecting with you and discovering what your practice has to offer you….

London, ON

Stephanie Mills-Mordeen

DevaTrees teachings have changed my life and enriched it in amazing and beautiful ways! I am pleased and honoured to offer classes and workshops in Wiarton and Owen Sound using the knowledge and skills I have learned, with the intent of enriching the lives of others. Namaste!

Stephanie Sollazzo

200 hr RYT

Physiotherapy Informed Yoga

Offerings: Private 1:1 and small group physiotherapy informed yoga with a focus on therapeutics, alignment, posture, myofascial release, strengthening, and balance. Appropriate for all individuals, all levels, including those with injury and chronic disease.

Owen Sound, ON

Tammy Algera

200 Hr YTT, Registered Nurse, Certified Holistic Health Coach

Contact me for: Beginners yoga, cross-disciplinary yoga

Ontario

Tammy DeGraw

YFA

Located in St. Thomas, Ontario

Tanya Ullyatt

Graduate of Whispered Wisdom

Contact me for Meditation, Mudras, Mantras

London, ON

Tara Clark

Hi my name is Tara Clark. I began my yoga journey over 20 years ago. I have a deep passion for all kinds of energy work and love sharing my experience with others to help them to invite more healing into their life.

~ 200 YTT
~ Reiki levels 1 & 2
~ Fork Tuning levels 1 & 2

St. Thomas, ON

Tawny Stowe

I believe in the power of connection. When we connect with ourselves, we can experience healing from our body’s innate wisdom. Disconnection is a source of dis-ease. Join me in yoga classes, retreats, or one-on-one sessions. Feel your energy change and move towards your health and wellness. As a certified Medical Intuitive, Reiki Master, Life Coach, and adult and children’s Yoga instructor, my sessions and events combine positive energy, clarity, and gentle guidance to help you achieve your goals.

I am a born adventurer who has a childlike curiosity about everything and brings that into everything I do. As a proud mother of one, I continue to grow by forming meaningful connections with all I meet, living my life on purpose, practicing mind-body-soul alignment, and operating from wholeness.

Contact me for Chakra yoga, Reiki restorative, hatha flow, retreats, and kids’ yoga

London, ON

Terra Sutter

“By leaving behind your old self & taking a leap of faith into the unknown, you find out what you are truly capable of becoming.”

Southampton, ON

Tracy Young

Contact me for Restorative Yoga, Yoga for the Nervous System, Embodied Movement & Classical SUN Salutations

Visit my Website to Explore other Healing Modalities I offer for Holistic Wellness: http://lovelivingtrue.com

Durham, ON

Tyla Harrigan

Restorative YTT Graduate

Lucan, ON

Vanessa Vella

Hi there, my name is Vanessa!

I’m a pretty normal weirdo who strives for happiness, struggles with things ranging from Big & Important to Silly & Ridiculous, and posts way too many photos of my cats online.

One of my many interests is collecting various jobs. I am a Life Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer, so I decided to go ahead and became a Yoga Teacher too! I love learning, and some people might say I have a mild addiction to taking courses (I admit, I am one of those people!). You should know that my wild and crazy book-learnin’ journey to become a coach-of-all-kinds has really been a personal journey of introspection and growth – with tons of synchronicity along the way.

Like many people, I came to yoga for all the good stretching. The first few times I tried it, I hated it! I was like “Why is it so slow?!”. I now know that yoga was challenging me to Be and not Do that was unknown to me then. Since those first confusing classes, yoga has given me so much and opened me up to experiences I would have otherwise missed out on. Thanks, yoga!

As a result, I’ve always tried to keep my beginner’s mind and remember what it is like to be new to yoga, or any other thing for that matter. It’s magical the way new experiences can be fun and weird and exciting and awkward all at once. I stuck with yoga, and over time I noticed that in addition to being stretchier and stronger, my thinky and feely parts were much happier too. That’s a sweet deal!

When working with clients, I like to take Big Ideas and break them down into steps and sequence those steps in a way that makes sense, is practical, and allows people to feel successful and confident. I use this approach in my coaching and personal training sessions too! I am proud to say I have many happy and successful clients.

I chose to learn with Devatree School of Yoga because they have a strong and supportive vision of teaching yoga in a way that is student-centered, integrated, and inspired by many awesome yoga traditions.

It is hugely important for me to honour people as whole and complete beings, and to see and hear every aspect of their fascinating lives. Life is a continual journey of growth and transformation. We are all so connected and share so many experiences as humans. Email me to make a connection and journey together!

Toronto, ON

Venus Babalis

Now Yoga

I first started practicing yoga in university, eager to discover the beauty of this practice. Based in the Montreal area, my intention as a professional Yoga Instructor is to help my clients listen to their inner intuition, find the courage to open themselves to sensations, and realize the power they hold inside.

Yoga teaches you to be present at the moment, helps bring things into balance, and allows you to see beyond what you have defined as your limitation. I hope that my students experience the sublime beauty of yoga and the joy it brings. Get in touch with me if you want to find out more.

Venus Babalis

Laval, QC

Ziyan (Leila) Zhu

200-hr YTT

London, ON